AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoOcean Science Policy: The Trump administration reversed course on dismantling the Ocean Observatories Initiative, with the NSF saying it won’t remove more instruments and will work on a sustainable path forward after bipartisan backlash; Oregon and Washington sites are expected to see equipment put back. Wildfire Tech: FireSat’s wildfire-detection satellites are cleared for a SpaceX rideshare launch this summer, aiming to spot fires at much smaller sizes than current weather satellites. Oregon Research & Agriculture: OSU researchers found native microbes that could help protect Oregon wine grapes from Botryosphaeria dieback, and another OSU study reports long-term soil health gains from a one-time biochar application in Eastern Oregon wheat. Local Governance & Safety: UO president Karl Scholz apologized after heat disrupted graduation ceremonies, and Hermiston is lowering Highway 395 speed limits after an engineering study. Economy & Jobs: Oregon’s Prosperity Council is poised to recommend major restructuring of Business Oregon after repeated job-creation misses. Community & Culture: Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library became permanent in Oregon, expanding monthly free books for kids under 5.
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